Easy Iced Matcha Latte Recipe

This easy iced matcha latte is creamy, refreshing, lightly sweet, and simple to make at home. Inspired by a Starbucks-style iced matcha latte, this version uses matcha powder, hot water, your milk of choice, ice, and a little honey or simple syrup for sweetness.

The trick to a smooth iced matcha latte is whisking the matcha with hot water first, before adding it to cold milk. This helps dissolve the powder, prevent clumps, and create that bright green, lightly foamy matcha mixture that pours beautifully over ice.

It’s a simple homemade drink that feels coffee-shop worthy, but takes just a few minutes to make in your own kitchen.

What Is an Iced Matcha Latte?

An iced matcha latte is a cold, creamy drink made with matcha green tea powder, milk, ice, and sweetener. Instead of steeping tea leaves like regular green tea, matcha uses finely ground green tea powder, which gets whisked directly into water.

That gives matcha its signature green color, earthy flavor, and lightly energizing feel. When paired with milk and a little sweetness, it becomes smooth, creamy, and super refreshing over ice.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This iced matcha latte is:

• easy to make at home
• creamy and refreshing
• lightly sweetened to taste
• customizable with any milk
• great with honey or simple syrup
• cheaper than a coffee shop version
• ready in just a few minutes

It’s perfect for slow mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or anytime you want something cool and creamy without making a coffee run.

Iced Matcha Latte Ingredients

Matcha powder. Use culinary grade matcha for an everyday latte. If your matcha is clumpy, sift it first so it whisks more smoothly.

Hot water. Hot water helps dissolve the matcha powder. Use hot water, but not boiling water, because boiling water can make matcha taste bitter.

Honey or simple syrup.
A little sweetener balances the earthy flavor of matcha. Honey works well, but simple syrup dissolves especially easily in iced drinks.

Milk of choice.
Use dairy milk, oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or any milk you like. Oat milk is especially creamy and coffee-shop-style.

Ice.
Ice keeps the drink cold and gives it that classic iced latte feel.

How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte

Whisk the matcha. Add matcha powder and hot water to a cup or small bowl. Whisk until fully smooth and foamy.
If you don’t have a matcha whisk, you can also shake the matcha and water in a jar with a lid.

Sweeten. Stir in honey or simple syrup. Start with less, then add more if you like your latte sweeter.

Build the latte. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in your milk of choice, then top with the matcha mixture.

Stir and enjoy. Stir everything together and drink right away.

The Easiest Shake Method

No whisk? No problem. Add the matcha powder, hot water, and sweetener to a jar with a lid. Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and foamy. Then pour it over ice and milk. This is one of the easiest ways to make an iced matcha latte without clumps.

Simple Syrup Option

For the smoothest sweetness, try this latte with homemade Simple Syrup. It dissolves easily into cold drinks, making it perfect for iced matcha, iced coffee, lemonade, cocktails, mocktails, and more.

For a quick version, mix equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved. For example, use ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup hot water. Let it cool, then store in the fridge for up to about 2 weeks.

You can also use honey, maple syrup, agave, or your favorite liquid sweetener.

Tips for the Best Iced Matcha Latte

• Use hot water, but not boiling water.
• Sift matcha if it looks clumpy.
• Whisk matcha with water before adding milk.
• Use simple syrup if you want the smoothest sweetness.
• Try oat milk for a creamy coffee-shop-style latte.
• Adjust the sweetener to taste.

Easy Variations

Once you know the basic method, it’s easy to customize!

Vanilla iced matcha latte.
Add a splash of vanilla extract or vanilla simple syrup.

Honey matcha latte.
Use honey for a floral sweetness that pairs well with matcha.

Oat milk matcha latte.
Use oat milk for an extra creamy, café-style drink.

Strawberry matcha latte.
Add mashed strawberries or strawberry syrup to the bottom of the glass before adding ice and milk.

Coconut matcha latte.
Use coconut milk for a richer, tropical twist.

Storage

This iced matcha latte is best enjoyed right after making it. If needed, you can whisk the matcha mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few hours. Shake or stir before serving, then pour over ice and milk.

FAQ

Can I make an iced matcha latte without a whisk? Yes. Add the matcha powder, hot water, and sweetener to a jar with a lid and shake until smooth and foamy.

Why is my matcha clumpy? Matcha can clump if it is added directly to cold liquid or if it isn’t whisked well. For the smoothest latte, whisk it with hot water first and sift the powder if needed.

Can I use cold water instead of hot water? Hot water works better because it helps dissolve the matcha. Use hot, not boiling, water for the best flavor.

What milk is best for an iced matcha latte? Any milk works, including dairy, oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk. Oat milk makes the drink especially creamy.

How do I make it sweeter? Add more honey or simple syrup to taste. Simple syrup is especially good for iced drinks because it blends in smoothly.